The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11047·Announced 2010-11-22

Katadyn Recalls Optimus Nova Camping Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Katadyn North America is recalling Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves because damaged fuel lines or O-rings may leak fuel and cause fires. No injuries or fires have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard from fuel leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or fires have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Katadyn North America Inc. is recalling Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves, along with associated fuel pumps and spare parts kits, due to a fire hazard. The stoves are black metal, approximately 6 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches high, and are designed to use multiple fuel types. The recall includes stoves with serial numbers QA000011 through QA007313, as well as pumps with green open/close valves and spare parts kits with model numbers 80163051, 8520, 80176321, and 8511.

The hazard exists because damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, which poses a fire risk to consumers. The company has received 70 reports of incidents involving fuel line leaks or O-ring damage, but no injuries or fires have been reported.

Approximately 5,300 units were sold in the United States and 2,400 in Canada between January 2009 and September 2010. The products were sold at specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers and online for between $150 and $180, while pumps and spare parts kits were sold separately for $15 to $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled equipment and contact Katadyn at (800) 755-6701 or visit www.optimusstoves.com/us/ to receive a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Camping Stoves and Equipment
Manufacturer
Katadyn North America Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Camping Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
5,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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